Iran war hits Ohio farmers with rising fertilizer, fuel costs
By Alison Hartzell
Published on May 3, 2026.
The Iran war is impacting Ohio farms, adding financial pressure to an already strained agricultural community. The war, which began February 28 with an attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces, has driven up the price of fuel and fertilizer. This will also affect American consumers, with gas prices rising above $4 a gallon and diesel fuel used to power farm machinery rising to over $5 a gallon. The impact on Ohio farms is expected to be felt across the state, with farmers already planting less corn and growing more soybeans. The cost of agriculture tariffs led to more than $27 billion in losses when they were implemented. The American Farm Bureau Federation expressed deep concern over potential disruptions to the food supply chain, warning that the US risks a shortfall in crops.
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